A Large 19th Century Imari Vase.
The rim and neck decorated with panels of meeting birds. the shoulders of the vase with panels of lions, and scrolled leaves. The box painted with scenes of cranes in flight and roosting amongst an abundantly filled garden. The lower body and foot rim complimenting the decoration of the shoulders and neck of the vase.
Date c1850
Height 21 1/2 inches, width 14 1/2 inches, depth 14 1/2 inches.